Watch: Tsunami waves flood Russian town after 8.8 magnitude earthquake

WorldEnvironment
30 Jul 2025 • 8:32 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
  • Tsunami waves subsequently flooded the Russian coastal town of Severo-Kurilsk, with drone footage showing the inundation.
  • The tsunami partially submerged the port and a fish processing plant in Severo-Kurilsk, also sweeping vessels from their moorings.
  • The earthquake caused damage to buildings and resulted in several injuries within the remote Russian region.
  • Watch the video above.

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